For secondary schools

Music room with drums, piano, and a stool. A blue shoe and clothing are on the floor.

Listen, understand and create – our programmes for secondary and vocational schools combine musical experience, learning and creativity.

Angebote Saison 2025/2026

  • A person sits on steps in an empty concert hall playing the trombone, surrounded by empty, cushioned seats at Kölner Philharmonie.

    Rehearsal

    Thirty minutes of music in the making – students experience the orchestra up close in rehearsal.

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  • Teaching impulse

    A special kind of double music lesson: an interactive introduction right in the classroom!

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  • eResponse 2026

    In the »eResponse« project, pupils compose their own pieces of music over a period of around two months.

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  • Valérie Fritz: A cellist playing in front of a bright circular light, smiling. The dark background accentuates her silhouette.

    Rising stars in the classroom

    Experience young artists up close in the classroom – see the Rising Stars first in concert and then in your own classroom.

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  • Expeditions

    A rally through the Kölner Philharmonie for secondary school classes and youth groups

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  • Concert visit for secondary schools

    Whether classical music, world music, beatboxing or jazz – exciting insights into the programme for school classes.

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Digital formats

Impulse rhythm and groove

Impuls – In Dialogue

The Kölner Philharmonie enters the classroom digitally with this video format. Learn more

PhilClub U29

A great concert experience at a low price – for anyone under 29 who is still in education. Learn more